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Off-marketCompass Private Exclusive$7,995,0007 bd · 6 ba · 9,900 sq ftNear Rancho Santa Fe · 92067
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For saleSeller's MarketEncinitas (Cardiff & Leucadia) · 2.5 months of houses for sale · typical home sells in 14 daysMarket report 83 days on market · MLS# 260020584
$3,400,000
1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
5Beds
6Baths
4,796Sq ft
2009Built
Listed by Darragh Rafferty, The Browar Group · 858-692-0133
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About this home
BIG PRICE REDUCTION!!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Panoramic Ocean Views | Luxurious Encinitas Estate with ADU & Office | Welcome to your dream home in coastal Encinitas! This expansive estate offers the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and California lifestyle. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a detached 1-bedroom ADU suite, and a separate detached office, this property is ideal for multi-generational living, remote work, or generating additional income. Key Features: - Stunning ocean views from the rooftop entertaining deck and multiple outdoor spaces - Chef’s kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and oversized layout - Multiple decks, patios (covered and uncovered) for seamless indoor-outdoor living - Detached covered patio area – perfect for a jacuzzi, firepit, or outdoor lounge - Grand primary suite with private ocean-view patio, separate 8x10 sitting/closet area, and dedicated entrance - Upstairs courtyard patio and a massive flex space for a gym, studio, or additional bedroom with ensuite bath - Upstairs laundry room for added convenience - Ample parking for residents and guests From sunrise coffee on the rooftop deck to sunset gatherings by the firepit, this home delivers the ultimate in Southern California coastal living. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in one of North County’s most desirable communities.
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Home facts
Everything SDMLS reports for this home$709Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
2 garage + 12Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
200917 years old
83Days on market
Interior
Bedrooms5 (+1 optional)
Bathrooms5 full, 1 half
Living area4,796 sq ft
Levels2 Story
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalDryerFire SprinklersGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorWasher6 Burner StoveBuilt In RangeDouble OvenEnergy Star AppliancesFreezerGas & Electric RangeGas OvenGas StoveRange/Stove HoodRecirculated Exhaust FanVented Exhaust FanGas RangeCounter TopGas Cooking
FlooringWoodCeramic TileSlate
Fireplace1 · FP in Family Room, Fire Pit, Outdoors
LaundryElectric, Gas, Washer Hookup
Room sizes
Primary bedroom24 × 17 ft
Bedroom 216 × 16 ft
Bedroom 316 × 16 ft
Bedroom 415 × 10 ft
Bedroom 510 × 10 ft
Living room18 × 16 ft
Family room22 × 18 ft
Dining room20 × 23 ft
Kitchen20 × 15 ft
Heating, cooling & utilities
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air Unit, Heat Pump (Electric)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterMeter on Property
SewerSewer Connected
IrrigationAutomatic, Sprinklers
Exterior & lot
Lot size.25 to .5 AC
Patio & porchSlabConcrete
FencingGate, Partial, Good Condition, Stucco Wall, Blockwall, Wood
Other structuresAttached
Construction
Year built2009
Exterior wallsStucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco, Asphalt, Concrete
RoofFlat
Parking
Garage spaces2
Other spaces12
Total spaces14
Parking featuresAttachedDirect Garage AccessGarage - Front EntryGarage - Single DoorGarage Door Opener
HOA, fees & community
HOA duesNone
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
Known restrictionsCC&R's
Property & listing details
Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
Parcel number (APN)259-261-24-00
NeighborhoodPalomares Heights // Encinitas
Subdivision / tractENCINITAS
MLS areaCoastal North
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingConventional
Sale typeCall Agent
Listed onAug 20, 2026
Original list price$3,500,000
Last price changeOct 26, 2026
Days on market83
MLS #260020584
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Price & status history
DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026Listed for sale$3,500,000
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What it costs to own
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.
Rent vs. buy
Typical rent in 92024 is about $4,249/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.
Home values in 92024
+5%1 year
+32%5 years
+107%10 years
Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County typical rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros
Encinitas (Cardiff & Leucadia) is a Seller's market
2.5 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.
$709Price per sq ft (area: $1,180, 40% below)
83 daysOn market (area median: 14 days)
$2,300,000Area median house price (+2% vs last year)
98%Of list price that sellers got
Price reduced $100,000 from the original list price.
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Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in Encinitas, compiled by Jeff Brick.
The neighborhood
Living in Encinitas
$2,075,000Median sale price
55Avg. days on market
51Homes for sale
Market data: SDMLS.
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Based on information from the San Diego Multiple Listing Service as of November 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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